Summary
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) filed an 8-K on November 6, 2014, to announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, ending October 26, 2014. The filing incorporates by reference a press release and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) commentary, which provide detailed information on the company's performance and outlook. Investors should note that while this information provides an update on NVIDIA's operational and financial condition, the press release and CFO commentary are furnished and not deemed "filed" under SEC regulations. This means they do not carry the same liability as formally filed documents but serve to inform the market of the company's latest financial performance.
Key Highlights
- 1NVIDIA announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.
- 2The results cover the period ending October 26, 2014.
- 3The company released a press release detailing its financial performance.
- 4A CFO Commentary from Colette M. Kress, EVP and CFO, provides additional insights.
- 5Both the press release and CFO commentary are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 6The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce NVIDIA's financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2015, which ended on October 26, 2014. It includes a press release and CFO commentary for detailed financial information.
The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the CFO Commentary (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing. These documents are incorporated by reference, meaning they are considered part of the report.
The statement indicates that while the information is being provided to the public, it is not subject to the same legal liabilities and stringent regulatory requirements as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases furnished as exhibits.
NVIDIA announced these results on November 6, 2014, and the 8-K filing was made on the same date.